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Omaha daily bee., 1887-12-07
THE NEWS IN THE BLUFFS.
Is Uncle Sans Big House Settling
Too Much2
PlCkUPS BY THE POLICEMEN.
One OF the School Board Does Not
Believe i'm Physical Persuasion
Real Estate Moving
Personal Mention.
Uncle Sans House.

The following telegram from Wash
ington, which has appeared in some of
the western papers, has caused some little
stir about the new government building
at this point:
The astounding disclosure was made here
to-day that the public building at Council
Bluffs has settled four and "a half inches dur
ing the past month. Congressman Lyman
has had an interview with Supervising Arch-
tect Freret in regard to the disaster and is
informed that ali work will be suspended
until the most thorough examination can be
made. Probably the whole building will have
to be taken down. The settling was due to
hasty letting of the contracts. In order to
get the building under way last year the
whole force of one division in the supervising
architects Office was put at work on the
accomplished in one. The contractors are
severely blamed for their bad work, but
share of the fault lies with the government
officials.
Superintendent Maxon declares that
the foregoing was born of malice. He
says there has been no settlement of the
walls in months. Prior to the time of
the completion of the stone SUPER
structure there was n settlement. He
requested that the foundation be rein
forced and desired an inspector to be
sent here. Mr.. Spear, the government
inspector, appeared here "a year ago,
and on his recommendation the work of
reinforcement was done. Last March,
after this work was completed, another
inspector came and reported that, con-
sidering the great weight of the build
ing, the condition of the soil, etc, there
had been very little settlement. Mr..
Maxon claims that whatever faulty
YORK there was about the foundation
which caused the settlement, was all
done prior to his appointment. He says
there has not been u deviation of one
quarter of an inch in seven months.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-12-07
Bethesda's Virtues,

% For years Bethesda water has stood
unrivalled as Il curative agent in the re-
lief of all diseases of the stomach, bow
els and urinary organs. Dyspepsia, in
digestion, Bright's disease, diabetes,
Inflammation Of the bladder and kid
neys, female weakness, torpid liver,
pains in the back and loins and inconti-
nence all yield to its magic touch. 1t
is natures remedy-the product OF
Bethesda springs, located at Waukesha,
Wis.
1t cures where other so-called rene
dies fail.
Troxell Bros. have secured the sole
agency of this remarkable water foi
Council Bluffs and dvicinity. Call Mt 34i
Broadway and take bottle home wit!
YOU.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-12-07
Don't Believe in Whippiuy.

Mr.. Lawson, one of the board Of edu-
cation, seems to differ somewhat in
opinion from other members of the
board. He does not favor corporal pun
ishment in the schools under any cir.
cumstances. He believes that the teach
ers should have authority to send a re.
fractory pupil home. Suspension from
school privileges should take the place
OF brute force. He does not, therefore.
endorse the use OF the three foot stick.
He says he has heard so many COM
plants about children being punished
too severely that he is getting tired OF
it. He is ready for II reform in this re-
spect.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-12-07
A New COunciI.

A new council of the Royal Arcanum
was instituted Monday evening by Dep
uty Grand Regent Booth. 1t will be
known as Fairmount council. The fol-
lowing officers were elected: Regent,
Charles Bell; vice regent, J. G.
Mitchell; orator, C. S. Lefferts; past
regent, G. H. Jackson; secretary, F. p,
Jones; collector, E. ID. Stacy; treasurer
H. G. Beebee; chaplain, c. o. Fitch;
guard, G. S. Damon; warden, r. Trum-
bull; sentry, H. A.. Cole; trustees, w.
B. Reed, j.. NJ. Lane and II. Il. Jones.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-12-07

adjourned until January. This will re-
lieve him of the necessity of going east.
Henry X. Lybrand, of Columbus, o.,
a railroad conductor, is spending his
leave OF absence in western trip, and
is at present visiting his sister. Mrs. S.
M. Williamson, on North Seventh
street.
= Yesterday the Pacific house register
showed the following Iowa people: Sam
Chandler, Sidney: II. G. Oren, Western;
B. X. Berry, Burlington; Roscoe c.
Peterson, Oakland; Mrs. f. A. Bois
and Mrs. j. =. Lehman, Missouri Val
ley.
The following Iowans registered at
the Bechtele house yesterday: G. L..
Meechan, College Springs; Chas. Baker,
Anamosa; w. S. Hostettcr, Des Moines;
Frank Schreep, Dubuque; M. H. Farrell ,
Creston; TheO. w. Ivory, Glenwood;
Free l.. Paine, Boone.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-12-07
THE OMAHA DAILY WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER = 1887.

Weighing. and the public system of
short weights as my books will show, by.
parties who have weighed on private
scales, and re-weighed on city scales.
1t was only yesterday | discovered II
mistake of 800 pounds on one load to %
leading firm, and in many other in
stances. discrepancies too palpable TO be
OF daily occurrence that prove conclu-
sively system of short weights over
which the city weighmaster has no con-
troll by testing private scales or other
wise. Yours respectfully.
w. S. AMY, City Weighmaster.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-12-07
ALWAYS at the Front.

We have now one Of the most COM
plete stock of fine and medium-priced
watches and chains, diamonds, gold Jew
elry, fine marble clocks, silver and plated
ware, gold-headed canes, umbrellas.
opera and field glasses, and all the
standard styles Of the leading novelties
of the season. All prices so low as to
defy all competition. At No. q South
Main street. &, B. JACQUEMIN & Co.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-12-07
Masonic.

Special meeting Of Excelsior lodge
No. 259, A. +. A. NJ. this Wednesday
evening for work in the first degree.
Visiting brethren cordially invited.
BY order OF the w. NJ. >. -:
Omaha daily bee., 1887-12-07
Don't Freeze Up!

We are bound to close out our large
line Ovcrcoatings. Will make them up
at greatly reduced figures.
This is the opportunity Of a lifetime.
A. REITER,
80 Broadway.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-12-07
An Injustice Corrected.

To the Editor of the BEE: BY mis-
understanding in my affidavit, pub
lished in the papers, concerning the
punishment of my child at school. the
name of Miss Buchel appears. This
ought not to be, as she had nothing
whatever to do with the punishment,
and ] do not want to do her any in JUS
tice, she being wholly blameless and in
no way concerned in the case. should
not have made the affidavit had sup
posed it was to be made public. The
affidavit was secured with the UNDER
standing that it was to be presented to
the board of education only, for them to
act upon. l.. DUNLAP.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-12-07

f. II. Shcafe loans money on chattel
security OF every description. Private
consulting rooms. All business strictly
confidential. Office 800 Broadway, COR
ner Main street. upstairs.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-12-07

Company A, Fifth regiment, 7. y. G.,
held d meeting last evening, to elect a
captain to fill the vacancy caused by the
resignation of Captain Messimer, and
chose Captain Mount, of company c, OF
Shenandoah. The new officer will
shortly remove to this city.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-12-07

The Swanson Music Co. are holding
two pianos which have been purchased
for Christmas presents until that time.
They are fully prepared to meet the
demands of the trade in pianos, organs
and small goods. They offer special in
ducements for the holidays. Call and
see them before purchasing.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-12-07

Shawls, Skirts and Knit Underwear
marked down for this weeks special
sale,
Ladies, Misses and Children's Hosiery,
Gloves and Corsets marked down Tor
this weeks great special sale.
Mems Furnishing Goods and Under
wear marked down for this week S
special sale.
Mems, Youths aud Boys Clothing, the
largest, finest and best stock in the
city to select from, for less money by
33 per cent than inferior goods are
sold here in this market. Come to
the Popular Peoples Store and buy
your goods.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-12-07
Business COURTESY.

Weather strips for doors and windows
at Odell ~ Bryant's, 504 Main st.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-12-07
You Want Them,

Domestic patterns and patterns for
stamping and embroidery. Latest styles
and finest designs. Domestic" office,
lO5 Main street.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-12-07

One thousand head of one, two and
three-year-old steers for sale. Will give
credit to reliable parties. Enquire o
A: j. Greenamayer, 62S Mynster st.
telephone l2l,
Omaha daily bee., 1887-12-07

Cloaks and Suits marked down for this
weeks sale.
Blankets, Quilts and Linens marked
down for this weeks Special sale.
We Keep Everything. Our stock is
most complete and our prices insure
sale every time.
Every $500 sale entities you to A TICKET
good for one chance in our ONE HUN
DRIED GRAND GIFTS which we give
away January 18th, lSSS.
Parties coming from distance to trade
with us will get II part or all of their
RAILROAD FARE refunded, and their
goods delivered TO their homes free Of
charge.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-12-07

New houses for sale cheap by John
ston Il Van Pattcn, 80 Main street.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-12-07

For best quality coal and wood, call
on Gleason. 2G Pearl street.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-12-07
II. B. Baldwin sells lots.

For an elegant birthday giftor Christ
mas present. II Domestic sewing machine
leads them all.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-12-07

Every one making a cash purchase
% cents at 7. ID. King g. Co.'S cigar
store gets chance in the annual prize
drawing. Twenty elegant prizes.
Crystal River current., 1887-07-16

WE see no reason why the Denver
Chamber of Commerce should not take
measures to establish a board where
Colorado mining stocks could be listed.
There is a splendid opening at the
present time. Mining in the State
forms an important item in our indus
tries, and will always continue to take
the lead in the production Of wealth to
the State. The Denver press advo-
Gates tho idea, and it certainly would
meet with favor in the mining districts
as there would be chance to organ
ize companies and place some CT the
promising properties that are to be
found in every mining section, before
the attention of capitalists who could
possibly be induced to help develope
the property. There is not camp in
the State but what can show up prop
erty that would be capable of pro,'uc-
ing considerable wealth if there was
sufficient capital to develop the claim.
We certainly could offer some promis-
ing prospects that only require small
amount of money to put them upon a
paying basis, and if they were brought
before investors g no visit or reside in
Denver, we believe they would take
hold III the development: Of our re,
sources.
Crystal River current., 1887-07-16

THERE ia considerable talk about
the Sylvanite mine, and from what We
can learn there will be largo ore ship
mcnts made from the property this
season. The dump is being picked
over and large quantity Of ore is
found that will pay handsomely,
which is now being hauled over to
Crested Butte and shipped by the d. &
r. G. to Denver. There is some good
ore bodies disclosed in the workings
of the mine and force of men will be
kept at work knocking out the rich
struck" A large amount Of the ore
IL native silver in the shape of nuggets
and wires. There is also considerable
orc in quartz that contains consider
able iron which runs as high as $50
ounces in silver; and it appears that
the new manager and superintendent
are going to work tho mine for what
there is in it and keep opening UP
new ground as they 90 ahead. We
believe this is good move and it will
show outsiders that there is large
quantities Of ore in the property.
Crystal River current., 1887-07-16
United States Land Office


Glenwood Springs Colo, May 25th, 's7.
Notice is hereby given that the Colorado Coal
and Iron Company, J. E. Rockwell its agent and
attorney intact whose Jost-otlice aldres is Aspen,
Pi.kin County, Colorado, has this day fled its
application for patent for one hundred and
twelve acres and 5i5-1000 Of aa ncrc of Placer
Land known ard called the Castle Creek Placer,
situate in Columbia Mining District, Pitkin
County, Colorado. and known and designated by
The field notes and official plat on file in this Office
as lot number 1880 in about township IL S. r.,
81 ". Of the p. NJ. The exterior boundries Of
said lot number 1880 being as follows: wit;
Beginning at Cor. No. l. whence U. 8. L. II.
Cglounbia, bears n. 27o So 05" E. 777,s5 Il;
thence s. 40 W. 1880 #. to No. q thence 8.
400 W. 1896 fl to cor No. 3; tbcnco 9. 500 Z.
1906 #. to cor. No. 4: thence N. 400 3. 290.23
to cor. No. ): thence :. 27o Il. i3a2,7I it. to cor
No. g: thence y. $50 p. 800 It. to cor. No. Z;
thence y. 80 W. 1927, SO #. to cor No. g. thence
NJ 100 81 +. 254,9 # to cor. No. Q; thence y. 100
0s w. ISL ,0i #. to cor No. 10; thonce $. lSo 49,
Z. 9S6,72 f. 10 cor. No IL; thence " 10 II. 2lO,94
#. to No. u; thence 8. 270 i0' r. 1856 f. to
coz No. 10; thence N. $40 49, E. S9I,4 f. to cor.
Nc. II; thence ". 27o l0' W. 592,l5 fl. to cor No
IS; thence " 1888 n to cor No 10; thence 3. 400
oS' 80" E. i22G,2 It. to No. II; thence S. SIC
So ". 1884 it to cor. No. Is; thence s. 100 Is
W, 1859 Il 10 cor No. 10; thence N. $50 II w.2l3l
# to cor. No. 20; thence II. ago 81 iS'' ", l6GeS5
# 10 cor. N0.2l thence ~ 43o ST. p. 40 II to cor
No. 90; thence y, lilo 3d. E. 1929 # to cor No.
%; thence 3. $50 81 L. 355,0S It to cor, No. l
the place Of beginning.
S. J. DEL.k.
Register.
First publication, June Il.h, last Aug. Is, 's7.
Crystal River current., 1887-07-16

CoLoRADo becomes over-run about
this time of year with number of
knee breeched dudes who are classified
in the east as experts, but known to
the wild and woolly of the mining re-
gions as guys" They wander about
aimlessly, making reports on min
ing properties it would take an in
telligcnt man years to decipher. A
superficial knowledge Of ores constitute
the stock in trade of most of these tel
lows, and the faculty Of being hail fel-
lows well-mct will often be the means
ofallowing them to pass gall for brains.
1t is to this kind Of people and to their
innocent relations that eastcrn stock.
holders send out to manage properties
after reported upon, that so many min
ing failures are due. There are too
many of these tenderfeet that imagine
a six months residence in the country
Is sufficient to enable them to grasp
the knowledge obtainen by old miners
in years Of toll and privations. 1t is
this that causes us to repeatedly damn
Observation-Disclosures.
Crystal River current., 1887-07-16

do not consider tl.eir resources of coal
and mineral in this direction of such
Importance as to spend few thousand
dollars i'll road building. Residents
Of Pitkin county along the valley have
only trail to travel over at the pres
ent time to get out to Carbondale or
Crested Butte. While in Gunnison
county We have road down to the
county line, which if completed along
the river would give us an outlet down.
Nbe valley.
Crystal River current., 1887-07-16
To Robert Maooresor or his legal represent

To Robert Maodregor Or bis legal representa-
tives:
You are hereby notified that have expended,
during the year A. d. 1886, one hundred dollars
in labor and improvements upon the Last
Chance lode mining claim, situated in the Elk
Mountain Mining District, Gunnison, county
State of Colorado in order to hold tho said prem
Uses under the provisions Of Section 1924, Of the
United States Revised Statutes.
And if within ninety days from this notice by
publication. you fail refuse to contribute your
proportion of said expenditure as co-owner, your
interest in said claim will become the property
Of the subscriber, under section 1894 above men
toned. A. F. LAWSON.
first pub. April %, last July Is, 81
Crystal River current., 1887-07-16

To Charles Stearns, his assigns or loyal repre-
sentatives:
You are hereby notified that I have expended
one hundred dollars in labor and improvements
upon the Lincoln lodo, situated in the Elk Noun
tain Mining District, Gunnison County, Colo
RADIO, as will appear by certificate on Aie in the
Recorders Office of Gunnison county. in order Ia
hold the said premises under the provisions OF
Section 1924, revised statutes ofthe United States
being the amount required to hold the Same for
the year ending December 3lst, 1886. And II
within ninety days from this notice Of service by
publication, you fail refuse to contribute your
portion of said expenditures as co-owner, togsth-
with the cost Of this notice, your interest in
said claims will become the property Of tho sub.
scriber, under said section 1924.
Witness my hand this 9th day Of July A. D..
1857 WILLIAM BoucaER,
First pub July Q, last octl, 's7
Crystal River current., 1887-07-16

THE death of John A. Witter, in
Denver, was caused by poisoning, md
the coroners jury returned a verdict to
that effect, without impliciting any
person. although there is a strong sus-
picion against Mrs. Witter.
Crystal River current., 1887-07-16

THE oil wells of Colorado are now
producing 7G0 barrels of oil per day.
This young industry promises to he of
vast Importance to us. Already oil
has taken tumble and is selling at
fifteen cents n gallon in Pueblo.
Crystal River current., 1887-07-16

senthtVes. -.q9--s-s---7=T-757
You arc hereby notified that have expended
100 dollars in labor and Improvements upon the
Gray Copper lode in the Elk Mountain, for Rock
Crcok,) Mining District County Of Gunnison
State Of Colorado, as will appear by certificate on
file in the recorders office of said county, in order
to hold the said premises; under the provisions of
Section 1924, revised statutes Of the United
Statcs being the amount required to hold the
came for the yoafa ending December 81, 1885 and
1885. And If within ninety days from tho notice
Of service by publication, you fail or refuse 70
contribute yonr portion of said expenditure a.
co-owner your interest in said claim will bosome
tho property Of tho subscriber, under sad section
1924.
Witness my hand this 18th day Of April, A.
D. 1897. F. G. JOHNSON,
First pub. April Is. Last P. July 8, 81.
Crystal River current., 1887-07-16

WE are glad to note that the county
commissioners are advertising for bids
to complete the Paradise gulch road.
All bids have to be sent to the Board
of Commissioners on or before the 23rd
of the month.
Crystal River current., 1887-07-16
Crystal Post office Directory.
SATURDAY, JULY 16, 1857.
Editorial ETCHINGS.

DIR MCGLYSS has been excommu-
nicated from the Catholic church for
disobedience to the commands of the
Pope and for taking too active part
in politics.
Crystal River current., 1887-07-16
Cola in Wyoming.


Special to Denver Republican.
CHEYENNE, WYo., June 26.-Discov
cries of rich gold mines have been made OF
one OF the Swan Brothers ranches at Horse
reek In the Silver Crown Mining Districtol
rather on which was thought grazing land.
ana below the mineral-bearing belt. The
ore is hemetic quartzite and sand rock
lnfiltrated with lime. Average ASSAYS
showed values of $G3.01 per ton, while Sc
iected specimens with the more darke,
iron oxides went as high as SI44 60 to the
| ton.
II Inc specimens were brought in some
weeks since by a Mr.. Rossie of CHEYENNE
as samples of iron ore. A few DAYS since
| MI. Birmingham examined it closely and
| discovered what he believed to be indica
lions OF gold, and through testings and as.
says proved it to carry rich in gold with
only trace in silver.
Another rich find was made in ,Jawbone
Gulch, Silver Boom District last week by
Mr.. W. NJ. Stone, a mining engineer The
Golden Band, owned by himself and Mr.
John Eames, assayed s274s4 per ton. 1t is
an oxide quartzite with the gold as fine as
pin-pOints. Another mine was located nv
-A' A''"'o hcdi eilU sdHle pace, ana named
the Golden Wonder, which runs by ASSAY
slS5S6 ger ton. Both of these ores carry
only traces of silver. Mr.. Stone at first
thought little of his new locations and was
surprised at the results of the assays, which
he made himself at the Cheyenne Testing
Works, retesting the ores to be certain of
values. The strange part OF 1t is the names
given the mines before their value was
khOWn-s-- ssss710Uo. s.s5c-.--,-s-s-
record Of production or value can bS
obtained that would prove at all useful
as baises for estimates. Possibly, al
faint idea of the proportions devoted
to these various uses might be obtained |
from. the production Of the slatington
pa section, where besides an output !
Of 100000 s4uares* Of roofing slate,
there were also made, Gin 1880, in
round numbers, &c., 800 cases of school |
slates, 81 $50 pieces, or ,43O cases, or |
q carloads, Of Tagging, 5000 cases of
blackboards, 80 cases of mantels, and |
hearths, and ~ carloads of shaved |
s!ate.5[Mineral Resources Of United |
States.
Crystal River current., 1887-07-16
The county commissioners were j

The county commissioners were IN
at Elko viewing tie Paradise gulch
road, aud they promised to complete
it down to Pittsburg, on Slate river.
This is certainly good news for the
mine owners around these parts, on
Slate and Yule creeks, who should
now take hold in earnest and develope
their properties. SO they could COM
mence shipping ore to the Gunnison
smelter when the road is completed.
The commissioners Of Pitkin county
would do well to take hand in roadI
building along the river and give he1
citizens an outlet. but we fear they TAXI
but little interest in such matters ami
Crystal River current., 1887-07-16

=,
First publication, June ll:h, last Aug. Is, ST.
Crystal River current., 1887-07-16

.-"g the event as only men engage
II work of this magnitude can.-Heralf
Democrat.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-07-07
A Lesson.

Hundreds of persons in Boston, says
The Yoath's Companion, recently stood
several hours on q cold forenoon to
obtain tickets for some lectures to be
given by James Russell Lowell. Again
and again did late-comers attempt to
gain a place in the ranks by unfair
means, sometimes with success, but
oftener with deserved failure.
A handsome woman, richly dressed,
and endowed with that mysterious
something which the fashionable call
style" walked up to gentleman in
the line, saying, with the air of con-
ferring a favor: .'Will you kindly
allow me to step in before you, sir?"
He hesitated; it was trying posi-
ton, and he was about to yield, when
little, blue-eyed woman behind him
intcrposed.
"Do you think" said she, politely
but very firmly, "that would be quite
fair to the rest of us, madam? Some
OF us have been standing since
o'clock"
but l am in great hurry" said
the other, endeavoring TO preseye heI
dignity unimpaired.
so are the rest of us, said the
little woman, courteously. 1T is a
very busy world"
This is particularly busy day fol
me, and | can. not possibly go to the
end of this long line"
Il am busy, too, all days rs well as
this. am working woman. Per-
haps it is because ] have been one all
my life that | do not like to be de
frauded.
The other woman turned and walked
slowly away She had been convinced
that she was in the wrong. and had
the good sense to make use of her
lesson.